The ambiance is amazing. Beautiful interior and could easily spend hours here reading or doing work. I had their seasonal cold brew and thought that it was very smooth, great coffee taste, no bitterness. I really enjoyed this shop highly recommend read more

This location is so serene and the perfect place to meet a friend, read a book, or get some work done. I am obsessed with their Brown Butter Blueberry Muffin it has a crisp on the top, giving it a crunch while still being moist in the middle. I love trying seasonal lattes and wish that the Blueberry Vanilla Iced Latte was a permanent fixture on the menu! read more

Backstory Coffee Roasters - Blueberry Muffin & Blueberry Vanilla Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I absolutely love this place. It's got an art deco/1920's theme, super high ceilings, wide open, variety of seating types, clean restrooms and even a food shelf. A lot of artistic drink options which I love. I got the lemon bar latte but was disappointed that I didn't really taste the lemon in it. The sweet potato pastry was super yummy though and I'm guessing the other drinks must be good because the place was packed. My only complaint is the outlets on the couch did not work. It's really important to have working outlets for those who come with a laptop. The only other issue is parking. I got lucky and found a spot on the street nearby and it was a Sunday so it was free but others were driving around looking for parking. If I'm in the area and there's a parking spot I'll definitely give them a try again. read more

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A very cool and nice coffee shop. The decor is amazing. The cold brew was good, the breakfast wrap very yummy. I would come back. My only turn off was the ICE out posters. I think an All are welcome is a better poster. The ICE guys have families and are here to protect people. ICE in a business should be bias or not post it. It can turn some off. read more

Backstory Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Tasty coffee, gorgeous inside, great location. I even got coffee beans from here as a gift and they made some delicious coffee as well. read more

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Backstory Coffee Roasters is such a beautiful space! The high ceilings and green plant wall create a relaxing, airy atmosphere. The latte was perfectly made with lovely art. It's a great place to sit and work or meet a friend. Definitely one of the best roasteries in town! read more

The cold brew is so good here I wanna say it's the best cold brew I've ever had very strong very dark taste very bold. The line is super long here, but it moves very quickly. read more

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Super cool ambiance inside and great coffee. It's a very rustic vibe with exposed brick, tall book shelves, exposed pipes and greenery around which gives it a very cozy feel. We just stopped by for a quick coffee break and it was busy since it was a Sunday morning so didn't stay too long. Great coffee as well, they had a new syrup that was a mix between caramel and cinnamon so I had that in my latte and it was really tasty. read more

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They have good pastry's and coffee! It was a busy spot and not a ton of outlets so if you plan to stay long make sure you've got a good spot. I loved the sunlight pouring in from the roof and the plants everywhere. It was a chill sport that's great for studying!! read more

Backstory Coffee Roasters - Study - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Delicious coffee, amazing space! Entry door is confusing to find and parking is rough, but the space and coffee is great. Prepare yourself for non homogenized chunky milk/creamer. Doesn't taste any different, could have done with or without but the chunky pour was a shock read more

What a beautiful and cozy spot to work, study or read a book! There's plenty of comfy couches and tables. Very spacious and beautiful. Dog friendly too! Highly recommend for a great cup of coffee and everyone is very friendly here as well! read more

Backstory Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

OMG so prettty! If my home internet ever stopped working on a non-office day, I would want to work from here ALL. DAY. LONG. 5 stars because Coffee and pastries are as good as Starbucks for lower cost and in a much better environment. I recommend the ham and cheese croissants! Service was great, but I only saw 2 employees and my service would have been much slower if there were more customers in line. read more

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I love going to Backstory Coffee! The baristas are always so welcoming and sweet. They really know how to put a smile on my face. Also, the drinks here are super yummy! I tried out one of their pride-themed drinks (butterfly broadus) and it was delicious. I usually get a flavored latte, matcha, or chai when I come. Each time I've never been disappointed. There are many options to choose from and pastries to try. This location is in the Duffey in North Loop, so parking can be a bit tricky since it's mainly street parking. Another note is that Backstory feels very open with couches and seats, so you feel cozy and at home when you enter. It can get loud sometimes, but I don't mind that. It's nice to have background nice and feel how lively the coffee shop is. Highly recommend going here if you're looking for a cute coffee date with some buddies and want to walk around North Loop! read more

This coffee shop is so pretty! Lots of greenery and places to sit. I got the seasonal lemon bar latte and it was delicious!

This has to be my favorite coffee shop I've ever been to or at least in my top 3. It's so hard to find a coffee shop with perfect noise level, cozy comfy spacious seating, good coffee, and nice decor/ambiance.. this had them all! Service was great. Coffee and bakery options were also great. I got the miel chocolat which was fantastic but tried the maple cherry cold brew and the strawberry latte from my friends. read more

Backstory Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ok this is one of the grandest and most visually engaging coffee shops I've ever been in. Truly, it's a work of art. High ceilings, a mesh of earth and industrial with both independent work and group spaces. My friend's latte was a typical price of a latte in MN. The 'fall' menu prices were ridiculous. $8.54 before tipping...that beats NYC coffee prices and there is just no reason. I had the carrot cake cold brew and it was delicious, truly. But after paying $6 for parking and $9 for my drink, things had escalated quickly. I still have to give this place 5 stars because service, taste and aesthetic were top notch. read more

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I got a very delicious Iced Angel Mint Matcha, it's one of the seasonal flavors here right now. The space is absolutely beautiful and vibey, you could sit here for hours. The baristas were really nice and helped me make my choice as well as give recommendations. It's located in what seems like a lobby of the building. There are couches, chairs, desks, and tables. You can find a spot you find the most comfortable no problem. read more

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Great use of repurposed space. It's in the lobby of The Duffey apartments with very high ceilings, still adorned with heavy equipment used, presumably, to move Duffey Paper back in the day. The vibe is comfortable with couches and seating aplenty and the baristas are capable and efficient. I ordered Cortado and it was prepared perfectly. Great ambience. Great location. Great coffee. read more

Another winner coffee shop in my MSP book. It is located in a stunning industrial space that used to be a manufacturing site with super tall ceilings and gorgeous chandelier. There is good amount of natural lighting. Backstory is busy on a Saturday morning, line wait is about 10 mins. I enjoy my latte and pain au chocolat - it was delicious. Overall lovely place, good for work/study and reading. read more

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The most gorgeous coffee shop and it's huge! There's so many areas to sit and hang with friends, work, or just enjoy some really good coffee. I wish I'd found this place sooner! There's fun decorations all over to just explore while you sip on the coffee. The oat milk latte with maple was so delicious. I got the 16oz and am happy I did! They also had a lot of yummy bakery items that we didn't try this time. They even offer some gluten free items from sift bakery! read more

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This is the most beautiful coffee shop in Northloop. There's plenty of seating to work remote but be prepared to wait for seating if you come during peak hours as it gets super busy. The croissants are good here but I don't think they have an oven to warm it up. They have free wifi if you want to work remotely here. It can get tricky to find seating if you come with a few friends but pretty easy if it's just one other friend. The matcha latte is ok and the vanilla latte is pretty good here. read more

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I stopped by here for coffee and got the cookie butter latte. The coffee was amazing. I really enjoyed the aesthetic. It's definitely probably not the best place to get work done as they don't have very many seating options with outlets nearby and it's not the quietest space. At least this is the case on the weekends. They have had a long line both times I've gone. They do not offer any free parking. All parking options are paid parking.. read more

Backstory Coffee Roasters - Iced Caramel Latte & Mini Pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Amazing ambiance for those looking for a place to get some work done. It's pretty busy in the afternoon but it's a nice vibe to be surrounded by motivated individuals. The coffee itself isn't anything great. Would go back just for the atmosphere. read more

This was like stepping into a hidden library at hogwarts.... So cool. Very dark academia. The coffee is great - we waited in line a while to get it. But, it is popular for a reason, the drinks are simple and delicious. read more

Backstory Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Come for the atmosphere, stay for the totally decent coffee! This cavernous installation in the lobby of a North Loop residential complex is long on vibes, enough that even though I have a cozy office just around the corner from here, I sometimes like to haul my laptop down here and try blending in with the millenials and the zoomers and their high-energy remote-work antics. It does fill up as the morning progresses, but if you can carve out a corner somewhere, you may even find the end of an extention cord hiding handily between the couch cushions. Every coffee drink I've had has been perfectly lovely. I'm increasingly a latte guy, and they seem to have a different special available each time I come in. They prepare them quickly and serve them up with a smile and some friendly conversation. The coffee really is good enough to bring you in, but with the walls covered with decor that is both historical and arty, it's just a nifty place that you will very likely feel like hanging out for a while. read more

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I loved everything about this place! Atmosphere is great, staff is wonderful, and the coffee was delicious. I got their cold brew maple drink but as an iced latte, and it was so good! Parking is street parking but I managed to find a spot right out front. Not sure how hard it would be on a weekend to actually find parking. Will definitely be back! read more

Such a cute coffee shop! I really love the trend of these larger more open coffee shops with plants and tons of seating. Got a pourover and a brown butter blueberry muffin Both delicious! read more

Backstory Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great service and a nice play to get some work done. The latte was delicious but before tip it was $10!!!!! read more

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Cute place, cool vibes! This place can get really busy though. Be prepared to wait in line for a bit. The coffee was okay, a little acidic for me. Pastries are good. Would come back again for the atmosphere alone. read more

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Beautiful location with lots of space for remote work, studying, etc. my drink was well made and the staff was pleasant, would love to see them add more items to their menu though! read more

Backstory Coffee Roasters - A matcha latte and a peaceful environment - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A dump - place has gone downhill. It's half homeless shelter half food shelf. I'm supportive of both - just not at my coffee shop. Sipping coffee next to a homeless guy sleeping on their couches can't be too high on most people's lists. read more

I was the first to review this spot and figured it's time for an update. When the old Duffey Paper Company complex was finally redeveloped into the The Duffey Lofts, it was required to keep the massive open space on the south end of the building with historic mechanical workings suspended from the ceiling (3 floors up) as well as other intriguing industrial features that give it a more authentic feel of being in the Warehouse District (now called North Loop). BKV Group did a good job of adding modern, chic design on the ground floor -- with a space for an eventual coffee house. After months of negotiations (including a company that didn't end up materializing), they got local Backstory Coffee to take the space for their second location -- it's a win-win, mostly. The space is big, with lots of seating, but doesn't feel cold. The staff was friendly, the vibes were good, worth checking out! As people have heard of it, the lines are usually quite long, places to sit are hard to find despite the size, as many young professionals on their first job are working there or students studying. The coffee and pastries were above average to embarrassingly bad. On point: I had a special, a "Piña Colada Cold Brew" (cold brew shaken w/pineapple & lime juices and rummy coconut cream) that can only be described as putrid--the worst coffee drink I've tried at over a hundred coffee shops worldwide (just this past week I visited 6 new shops in Montreal). It was remarkably bad, especially to be immediately identifiable as the worst I've ever tasted. The most charitable thing I can say is the staff is casual and talks amongst themselves so maybe they were distracted and forgot something? I've never experienced any horror quite like this one. Honestly, I don't think anyone involved in Backstory bothered to "proofread" this before they published it. As my first review noted, the pasties are hit or miss and occasionally seriously over baked. This is a place for those who want Instagrammable vibes, not coffee. A shame because they built a hell of a space that deserves a hell of a coffee. It's average, not worth the line. Better places are nearby like Frgmnt, Spyhouse, or even the Fairgrounds chain. read more

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This place is beautiful! On top of that there are a vast amount of seating options of all varieties. Lounging spots and tables for getting serious work done. As far as the coffee goes it is clear they also take it seriously. I judge coffee shops usually solely on their basic black coffee and this spot didn't disappoint. My only problem with it is downtown and I don't live there so parking can be a bit more tricky than I'd like. read more

Environment is a 10/10 if you're coming here to Recoup, study or work I think you'll find it's perfect for all the above. I ordered a regular latte with whole milk and was told I couldn't have it in a for here glass because they were understaffed... Not sure about this because it didn't seem overwhelming packed in my opinion. Coffee: 7/10 - it's not memorable or anything I'd run back to but it's solid and it's what you need a coffee to be. Just nothing special. Seating is vast and the leather couches are quite comfortable read more

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Backstory coffee has one of the best coffee shops interior that I've been to. The ambiance inside is so intimate and warming. There are plants and decor all over, and so much seating to just hangout and drink coffee. I ordered an iced latte and it was delicious! read more

I've been to their St. Paul location many times and wanted to check out their Minneapolis one! It's so beautiful inside and the perfect spot to get work done. They had mn state fair drink specials so I tried the blueberry vanilla latte which came with a sweet corn whipped cream. It was so delicious and sweet! I could seriously stay here for hours it was the perfect ambiance to go with my coffee. read more

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This place wows you from the moment you walk in. It is in the lobby area of one of the newer apartments on Washington, but such a large space with lots of different seating. From what I can tell, it is a popular place, so get there early for the best seating. Coffee menu appears somewhat pretentious, but there are so many fun combos. The pastries are also rotating and never seem to disappoint. Drinks are always made quickly and staff are happy to make recommendations if you are having trouble deciding. read more

Plenty of space for a lot of customers but surprisingly cozy due to the seating options. I ordered a flat white which was good but not great. I am a home barista with a commercial espresso machine at home so I have high standards. Would definitely go again if I find myself in the area. read more

Backstory Coffee Roasters - This place is a coffee arena more than a coffee shop. Wow! I've never seen anything quite like it. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love finding a new coffee shop, especially one that knocks me off my rocker like Backstory. We were on a journey to find this lush coffee place tucked in the North Loop following a recent reel featuring this bright and airy establishment. The large windows let in streams of sunlight, bathing the open floor plan in golden rays. Equally as golden was their chai latte, with an earthy and spicy taste to complement the decor - a lovely display of plants and wooden bookshelves, illuminated by chandeliers overhead. This may be a new regular hide out read more

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Ambiance was really nice. The large seating area was uniquely decorated and very cozy. I had an herbal tea, so I can't speak to the coffee or pastries, but it is a distinctive spot that I'd recommend for a visually appealing spot. read more

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